Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Four Month Bruce Park Bridge Detour to I95 Starts Monday
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Jim Michel
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Old Greenwich Merchants to Town: Increase Parking Enforcement
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“If parking is not enforced on Sound Beach, I don’t see the incentive for employees to buy permits for $175….I don’t think I’ve ever seen any parking enforcement on Sound Beach and I’ve been there almost 13 years.” – Abigail Fox, Owner Abigail Fox Designs Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Business, Abby Fox, Candace Garthwaite, Charlene Barnes, Chillybear, CVS, Dept of Public Works
Tree Hearing: Residents Urge Compromise to Spare Mature Oak Tree on Greenwich Ave
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“We need to be placing a much higher level of importance on every tree.” – John Conte Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alyssa Keleshian, Bill Lewis, Dr. Greg Kramer, Francia Alvarez, Green & Clean, Greenscape Committee, Jason Kaufman
Selectmen Reverse Decision on Closure of Bottom of Greenwich Ave
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DPW deputy commissioner Jim Michel said the block could reopen to traffic and about half of the parking spaces restored as early as Friday morning. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Board of Selectmen, Dept of Public Works, DPW, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue
As Cold Weather Approaches, Greenwich Ave Road Closures for Outdoor Dining Are Reconsidered
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The Greenwich Board of Selectmen’s Zoom public hearing on Tuesday drew 85 participants. The topic? Greenwich Avenue parking and outdoor dining. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Food Drink Restaurants, Government, Health, Adam Zakka, Charlie Hubbard, Chris Pratico, Dan Quigley
Raised Intersection with Green Space Proposed at Greenwich Ave and Elm St
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The entire intersection of Elm St and Greenwich Ave will become like one large speed hump. Curbs will be bumped out; bike racks added; Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Board of Selectmen, Dept of Public Works, Elm Street, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Avenue, Jason Kaufman
Greenwich Tree Warden Rules on Sunshine Ave 50-Inch Diameter White Oak
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In the case of a 50 inch diameter White Oak Dr. Gregory Kramer said DPW and Parks & Rec Trees Division need to find a compromise what will spare the tree and accommodate the ADA community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Dunson, DPW, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich Tree Conservancy, Jim Michel, JoAnn Messina, Mary Hull
Glenville Rd Corridor: Weird Geometry, Missing Sidewalks, 15,000 Vehicles a Day
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The Town asked residents to give input on safety issues in the Glenville Road “corridor” between Weaver and the bottom of Glen Ridge. About 100 people turned out, and they had quite a bit to say. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Transportation, Amy Siebert, Dept of Public Works, Glenville Road, Glenville Street, Jason Williams
Residents Persist Against DPW’s Proposed Bridge and Traffic Circle for Sound Beach Ave
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Neighbors persisted with their strong opposition to DPW upgrades to the roundabout at Sound Beach Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, DPW, Jim Michel, Margarita Alban, Perrot Library., Richard Maitland
Neighbors Beseech Flood and Erosion Control Board to Boost Priority of Palmer Hill Rd Culvert
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Two residents of Apple Tree Lane whose street intersects with Palmer Hill Rd and a culvert that drains 160 acres asked the Flood and Erosion Control Board to make upgrades a higher priority. Continue Reading →